Daily Archives: March 8, 2011

Lent: Got Questions?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Then get thou over to Jimmy Akin’s place. He has done the research so I don’t have to. His Annual Lent Fight post is a treasure trove!

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Saint of the day: St. John of God

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I love being Catholic. Many of our saints were sinners before their conversion to Jesus. There is hope for me! From Catholic Culture: St. John of God In 1503, at the age of eight, John fled from his parents for … Continue reading →

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Happy Fat Tuesday

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

The day before Lent begins is often called fat Tuesday. The name comes from a time in the Church when the Lenten fast was much stricter. All of the meat, eggs, dairy and fat had to be used up before … Continue reading →

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